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ROcktober for AGeD

Celebrating the International Day of Older Persons – October 2025

In 2025, the Association of Geriatric Dentistry (AGeD) observed the International Day of Older Persons with a month-long initiative titled “ROcktober for AGeD”, conceptualised by Dr. George P. John.

The celebrations aligned with the United Nations theme, “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights.”

Across India and the GCC, AGeD members led free camps, academic programmes, webinars, and in-clinic initiatives, affirming that older adults are not passive beneficiaries of care—but active contributors to health, dignity, and community resilience.

September Pre-Events

Geriatric Day 2025 – SMBT Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Nashik, Maharashtra

  • Date :29 September 2025
  • Location :Nashik
  • Organised By:Dept. of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge
SMBT’s three-day “Geriatric Day 2025” programme blended community service, academic learning, and student engagement. Activities included a free camp at Dilasa Old Age Home, lectures...
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Senior Oral Health Webinar – “A Multidimensional Look at Oral Health Challenges in Senior Adults”

  • Date :27 September 2025
  • Location :Seniors Today (Zoom)
  • Organised By: Dr. Asha Narde
Under the aegis of AGeD, Dr. Narde addressed over 200 participants on how declining oral function affects nutrition, systemic health, and quality of life in...
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Geriatric Dentistry Education Lecture – Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

  • Date :26 September 2025
  • Location : Sharjah
  • Organised By:Dr. Rifat Mazhar Falak
Shiyas Dental Centre, Sharjah, observed September as “Healthy Aging Month” with a dedicated education session for 30+ dental specialists. The lecture, “Geriatric Dentistry for the...
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Dental Diagnostic & Awareness Camp – Anandwan, Warora, Maharashtra

  • Date :20 September 2025
  • Location :Warora, Chandrapur
  • Organised By: IDA Pune Branch
A diagnostic dental camp was organised for geriatric inmates at Anandwan, focusing on early detection and prevention. Around 120 older adults were examined and counselled...
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October Pre-Events

 IDA Kerala State Athletics Meet – “Celerity 2025: Spreading Smiles Through Speed and Spirit”

  • Date :26 October 2025
  • Location :IDA Kochi Branch
  • Organised By:Maharaja’s College Stadium & St. Albert’s HSS Ground, Kochi
The Kerala State IDA Athletics Meet gathered over 260 participants from 25 IDA branches for a full day of energetic competitions and community spirit. Branches...
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“Punchirikku Puthujeevan” Free Single Day Denture Camp – Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, Kerala

  • Date :15 October 2025
  • Location :Thodupuzha
  • Organised By:Department of Prosthodontics
To mark the International Day of Older Persons, the Department of Prosthodontics organised a free single-day denture camp for financially challenged elderly individuals. Under the...
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World Evidence Based Healthcare Day (EBHCD) Webinar Series

  • Date :15 October 2025
  • Location :Zoom
15 October – Session by Dr. Pragati Kaurani Focused on overcoming information overload and improving access to reliable, evidence-based oral health information for older adults...
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8th International World Congress on Geriatrics & Gerontology – Bengaluru, Karnataka

  • Date :12 October 2025
  • Location :Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
At the “Healthy Ageing in the Changing World 2025” conference, AGeD was represented by Dr. Smita Athavale, Dr. George P. John, and Dr. Asha Narde....
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World Mental Health Day Reflection

  • Date :10 October 2025
  • Location :“Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophies and Emergencies”
AGeD highlighted the 2025 theme with a reminder that older persons frequently face loneliness, loss, and stressors that test mental health. Members were encouraged to...
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Oral Health Awareness & Check-up Camp – Matoshree Vrudhashram, Pune, Maharashtra

  • Date :7 October 2025
  • Location :Pune
  • Organised By:Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, and Rotary Club of Pune Laxmi Road
Over 45 residents of Matoshree Old Age Home benefited from free dental check-ups conducted by prosthodontic residents. Assistant Professor Dr. Arti Gachake delivered an engaging...
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Conclusion

ROcktober for AGeD 2025 demonstrated how a focused month of action can mobilise clinics, colleges, and communities in support of older persons. From rural camps and urban clinics to international webinars and global congresses, every initiative reflected AGeD’s core belief:

Older adults deserve care that protects their rights, preserves their abilities, and honours their lived experience.

Through ROcktober, AGeD members translated this belief into tangible action—one camp, one clinic, one conversation at a time.

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